JS Curriculum Guide - Year 5 - 2022-23

Learning Support
The aim of the Learning Support provision within Eltham College
Junior School is to identify and support students with specific
learning difficulties through a whole school approach, whilst
working in partnership with parents and any other relevant
outside agencies. ALL teachers are teachers of children with
specific learning difficulties.
Specific Learning difficulty
identification procedure
Children may require learning support either throughout or at
any time during their career at the Junior School. We aim to
provide targeted support to those with identified needs who join
the Junior School and investigate and support those whose
needs are identified whilst they are at the school.
The process is as follows:
Identification from a previous school
A Student may have an EHCP, an EP report, be in the process of
being assessed by an external body or have other relevant
reports. Once a pupil has received a diagnosis a pupil passport
including targets will be written, in consultation with the form
tutor and parents. Targets will be updated on a termly basis or
more frequently if necessary.
Identification at any other stage
A concern may be identified by a form tutor/subject teacher or
parents at any time. The Head of Learning Support will carry out a
computerised screening programme, primarily to identify Dyslexia
as well as conduct classroom observations. This screening can take
place at any point within the school year. Parents will be notified of
the results, a meeting will be arranged to discuss the findings and
the child will be monitored and supported within class. If no
evidence of a special educational need is found, the student will be
kept under close observation by the form tutor. At this stage, they
may also begin on a short booster programme in English or Maths.
If evidence of a learning difficulty is found, a further meeting will be
held with parents, and the student will be referred to an EP or other
professional for formal assessment. A pupil passport will then be
written and support will be offered in line with the
recommendations made.
Targets will be reviewed on a termly basis by the Head of Learning
Support and the Learning Support Assistant, and the student, the
LSA and Head of Learning Support will meet annually with parents
to review these plans, or more frequently depending on the
changing needs of the individual.
Medical Needs
Some students may have specific medical conditions, which may
impact on their learning. In these cases, a medical care plan will
be formulated by the school nurse and a student profile
formulated by the Head of Learning Support. There will be
collaboration between the nurse, Head of Learning Support, LSA
and the parents to ensure the best provision for the student.